CURRICULUM AND INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES
Please find below list of Curriculum and Informational resources. This list in no way implies ownership, partnership, endorsement or any other relationship. We just think these are some sites you may find helpful!
Professional Development and Resources
All About Mining (CO School of Mines/CMAEF)
Dig Into Mining (Freeport-McMoRan & Discovery Education)
National Earth Science Teachers Association (NESTA)
General Information
American Geosciences Institute (AGI)
AGI Earth Science Week
AGI Earth Science Week classroom activities
Big Kid Science
Caterpillar Ground Rules video and curriculum
Department of the Interior/Office of Surface Mining (Reclamation Report)
Discover Engineering
Energy4Me
Engineer Girl
Geological Society of America (GSA)
Geology.com
Mineralogy4Kids
Mining2Me
Mining and Metallurgical Society of America
Mining History Association
NASA’s Earth Observing System Data and Information System (EOSDIS)
National Earth Science Teachers Association (NESTA)
National Mining Association – Minerals Make Life
National Science Foundation Classroom Resources
Nevada Mineral Education
Ontario Mining Association
Smithsonian Education
United States Bureau of Land Management
United States Geological Survey
Visual Capitalist (infographics about minerals and mining)
Women in Mining
Women in STEM
Earth Science
Earth Guide
Earth2Class curriculum and teaching tips
Elements
Individual Rocks, Minerals, and Elements
Aggregates
https://www.indmaa.org/educational-resources
Bauxite
https://geology.com/minerals/bauxite.shtml
Biotite Gneiss
https://hubpages.com/education/Types-of-Rocks-Its-Cycles-and-Classifications
Coal
Copper
ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center (Copper)
Copper Development Association
Iron
Taconite Rocks! Curriculum (Iron Mining Association of Minnesota)
Phosphate Ore
https://baysoundings.com/the-real-cost-of-fertilizer/
Energy
Institute for Energy Research
National Energy Education Development
National Energy Foundation
Mining Health and Safety
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
United States Environmental Protection Agency
TED.com
How I built a toaster – from scratch
DICTIONARIES OF MINING AND MINERAL TERMS
LibraryMine
The Northern Miner
Great Mining
MINING SCHOOLS
Many Universities and Colleges have programs for mining, metallurgy and other mineral-related sciences. The Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration has a list of Accredited Schools and Programs to use as a reference. Visit MEC’s Careers Page to learn more about careers in mining.
MUSEUMS
Many museums are dedicated to mining and minerals. Use any search engine (Google, Yahoo, etc) to search for mining museums in your local area. Below are a few examples.
Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum
National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum
Smithsonian: The Dynamic Earth
Western Museum of Mining & Industry, Colorado Spring, CO
STATE GEOLOGICAL SURVEYS
Visit the Association of American State Geologists to find your state’s geological survey.
